The Fashion of Football: From Best to Beckham, From Mod to Label Slave
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (963 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845960505 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
We begin in 1962, when restrictions limiting earnings from professional soccer were lifted and players started to focus on looking good. We visit George Best's boutique in Manchester, try on the Terry Venables' wig, and reveal how the 1970s Chelsea team used flamboyant King's Road boutiques to gain the upper hand in psychological battles with fierce rivals Leeds. Featuring a selection of rare photographs, the book divides itself into a work of two halves—the first depicting how fashion has influenced the players, and the second showing how it ha
Great book! John Baker If you love Football, and like looking the business when going to the Football and ever wondered where all the terrace fashions came from, then you will love this book.A really interesting read with some classic pictures.
He has worked for both NME and Melody Maker and is now features editor at Watch magazine. About the Author Paolo Hewitt is the author of major biographies on Oasis, The Jam and The Small Faces. Mark Baxter is a former shop and club owner with a passion for '60s clothing, Tubby Hayes and Millwall Football Club.
Paolo Hewitt is the author of major biographies on Oasis, The Jam and The Small Faces. . Mark Baxter is a former shop and club owner with a passion for '60s clothing, Tubby Hayes and Millwall Football Club. He has worked for both NME and Melody Maker and is now features editor at Watch magazine